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Catalogue Number: MUME35
Producer: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Producing Agencies: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Subject: Indigenous Peoples
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2019
Running Time: 22:00
Kayaking: First Across the Line Series, (Ep 9)
This title is a part of the series First Across the Line SeriesCatalogue Number: MUME35
Producer: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Producing Agencies: Mushkeg Media Inc.
Subject: Indigenous Peoples
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2019
Running Time: 22:00
This episode dives into the competitive sport of Sprint Kayaking. James Lavallee, a Métis from Winnipeg, is a kayaker who has been competing for years and is now ready to qualify in the Olympics for Team Canada. Cathy Rice from Kahnawake, speaks about her connection with the sport and mother nature. Also Olympic gold medalist, Alwyn Morris, talks about his journey with the sport and what it takes to get to the highest level of sprint kayaking.
Also available in Inuktitut: Kayaking (Ep 9)
The television documentary series “First Across the Line” explores the rich history of successful Indigenous (First Nations/Métis/Inuit) athletes and how today’s youths are inspired.